Apple TV groups up with Peacock to launch $15 streaming bundle

Simply days after Apple introduced it was dropping the “+” from Apple TV’s identify, it has revealed a brand new partnership with NBCUniversal to create a streaming bundle that features each Apple TV and Peacock.

The bundle might be priced at $15 monthly and embrace Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus (with adverts), providing over 30 % financial savings in comparison with subscribing individually to every service. For reference, Apple TV prices $13 monthly, and Peacock Premium prices $11 monthly, so that you’re saving about $9 a month. A second bundle, which incorporates Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus (ad-free), can even be obtainable for $20 a month.

The Apple TV and Peacock bundle might be obtainable beginning October 20 solely within the US, and you’ll join it by both service’s web site or app.

Apple One subscribers can save much more

This bundle helps offset the value hikes Apple TV and Peacock have gotten this yr

As a part of Apple and NBCUniversal’s new deal, if you happen to’re an Apple One subscriber on both a Household or Premier plan, you may additionally have the ability to subscribe to Peacock Premium Plus and obtain a 35 % low cost, negating the necessity to get the bundle. Apple is looking this profit the primary of its type for its Apple One subscription, which bundles collectively the corporate’s fashionable paid providers, comparable to Apple Music, Apple TV, and iCloud+.

Together with launching this new streaming bundle, the Apple TV and Peacock apps will quickly function an “intensive sampling of one another’s exhibits.” So, on Apple TV, you may see a curated choice of Peacock exhibits, and a few Apple TV exhibits on Peacock.

“We’re thrilled to introduce this all-inclusive bundle of unbelievable programming and to deliver Apple TV’s beloved exhibits and films to extra viewers in additional locations,” mentioned Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vp of Apple TV, in a press release. “From acclaimed originals to can’t-miss dwell sports activities, the Apple TV and Peacock Bundle unites the very best of leisure in a easy and seamless expertise.”

Apple TV has had fairly a busy yr, premiering a brand new season of Severance, starring Adam Scott, and the debut of a brand new collection referred to as The Studio, starring Seth Rogen. Each have been critically acclaimed and gained quite a few Emmy Awards. Apple’s F1 Film can even make its debut on the streaming platform on December 12. Peacock is the house of the whole lot NBCUniveral, together with exhibits like The Workplace, Ted, Saturday Evening Reside, and films from Common Photos, comparable to The right way to Prepare your Dragon.

Each Apple TV and Peacock increased their prices earlier this yr, with Apple TV rising $1 to $13 monthly, and Peacock Premium up $3 to $13 monthly. So, this bundle primarily helps offset these value hikes if you happen to’re subscribed to each providers.